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Thursday, May 7, 2009

This weekend----try the exotic flavors of Moroccan cuisine. Eat with your hands while lounging on a pillows. Watch belly dancers dance while you enjoy the authentic Moroccan dishes. Common Moroccan dishes are B'stilla- a chicken pie made with tons of spices, cinnamon, sugar and almonds, wrapped in a flaky phyllo crust, Roasted Lemon chicken, Hummus and other vegetarian spreads and lamb.Eating with your hands and tasting exotic flavors isn't for everyone--but if you are a budding Culturista in need of some culture--this is a must do! Check out some fab Moroccan Restaurants when you click read more!

Dar Maghreb is my favorite Moroccan restaurant in LA. It is so well decorated, you feel you are transported to the exotic Morocco. And the food is delicious--amazing flavors. You also get to relax on pillows while you eat at low tables. The only catch is you have to order the full 7 course meal at $37 a person--but it is WORTH every penny. You are also entertained by belly dancers while you eat. So if you are going with a large party- Dar Maghreb is a must go!

Moun of Tunis is very similar to Dar Maghreb- belly dancers, lounging on pillows, set course meal. The great thing about this restaurant is you can get a smaller set course meal if you aren't feeling up to the "Moroccan Feast." The meals go from $30 to $18. The decor is not the best here but the food is great.

Marrakesh is beautifully decorated with dim lighting, Arabic music, and authentic decor. Again they have set course meal- all of which come with soup, salads and b'stilla. Belly dancers will entertain you as you lounge on low comfy benches.

Very intimate, dark and candle lit, Tangine makes for a very romantic evening. The great thing about Tangine is it that you don't have to order family style. You can choose individually if you want a full set course meal or even just one ala carte dish. It's a bit more modern, Los Angeles take on Moroccan cuisine (no belly dancers and guys in Moroccan cosutme).

LOVE the idea of culturistas! As a wedding planner of cultural and intercultural weddings, this is a fantastic term to use with my brides! Thanks for coining the phrase - I will be sure to point them back you way!